Patient's question:
The baby is four and a half months old and has been exclusively breastfed. They have a bowel movement once a day. Recently, I noticed that the breast milk isn't providing enough, so I've been giving formula once or twice a day. On the 16th, they didn't have a bowel movement all day, and on the 17th, at 5 a.m., they had a bowel movement, but haven't had another since. The child is doing well, but they keep passing gas without having a bowel movement. The doctor prescribed Xiao'er Qi Xing Cha oral liquid and Xiao'er Bai Cao Granules, but they haven't had a bowel movement after taking them.Doctor's answer:
The condition of the baby may be related to diet to some extent, or it could be caused by slow intestinal motility.Advice: I suggest you can buy some fermented soybeans (danduoshi) from a traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy. This is a traditional Chinese medicine that has effects on strengthening the stomach, aiding digestion, and treating constipation. After buying it, you can boil it in water and give it to the child to drink. The fermented soybean soup has a fragrant aroma and a very good taste. Generally, it will take effect the next day after taking it. You can try it for your child.
The above is advice on the issue of "a four-and-a-half-month-old baby not having a bowel movement for six days." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!